This study set out to compare the efficacy of first language (L1) equivalent versus contextualized vocabulary instruction on the vocabulary retention of EFL learners. In this study, forty-five English as foreign language (EFL) learners were divided into three groups, i.e., two experimental and one control group. The experimental groups used first language (L1) equivalent and contextualized vocabulary instruction. The first experimental group received Persian translation of the predetermine word, and the second experimental group received 60 sentences in which they were asked to fill the gap using target words. The words are considered to be the most frequent vocabularies extracted from reading passages of the students' textbooks. Before the intervention, a pre-test of vocabulary was conducted to check the students’ knowledge of vocabulary. The data were collected during a period of seven weeks by a post test and a delayed test. The findings revealed that using L1 equivalents could no.....

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A study on language alternation despite its pervasive presence in the academia, can never be exhaustive. Given the complexities of the geography in which the English language transcends many language boundaries, modern studies of code switching present various facets of this bilingualism phenomenon. Adding to this, the present study explores the employment of code switching (CS) by a non-English as Second Language (non-ESL) content instructor in a Malaysian tertiary institution that uses English as a medium. It looks at (i) the language choice and utterances, and (ii) the syntactical features of the code-switched lecture by this non-ESL content instructor. In addition, the main reasons for the instructor’s language choice are also provided. A self-taped business studies lecture with a duration of 75 minutes is used for this study. The audio transcription then is categorised into 4 types of utterances namely (i) English, (ii) Malay (iii) Arabic and (iv) Code-Mixed. Syntactical analysi.....

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This mixed-methods study explored the influence of metalinguistic corrective feedback on thirty Malaysian ESL learners’ appropriate and inappropriate use of conjunctions in their writing practice. Data were derived from three sources: students’ essays, questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The categories of conjunctions explored in this study were additive conjunctions, causal conjunctions, temporal conjunctions, and adversative conjunctions. The percentages of appropriate and inappropriate use of conjunctions were tabulated based on three writing assignments (expository essay, cause and effect essay, and problem-solution essay). The results showed a positive influence of metalinguistic corrective feedback on the ESL learners’ use of conjunctions. The findings from the survey questionnaire revealed positive perceptions in three main aspects: the helpfulness and preferences of coded metalinguistic corrective feedback and their feelings receiving the feedback. Additionally.....

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The Malaysian English syllabi for primary schools, secondary schools, and higher learning institutions focus mainly on the four skills, i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Among the four skills, writing is the most difficult skill to master, and it becomes harder when using a second language. Because of this, when students write in a second language, it is very important that the feedback they receive are useful and motivating. There are many views on what academics give as feedback and how it is given which will help to motivate and improve the students’ writing. This paper attempts to identify the common practices and styles of giving feedback by academics at a public university in Malaysia. The respondents for this research are students and academics, who were learning and teaching an academic writing module in the university. The students were given a questionnaire which was adapted from Montgomery & Baker (2007) and Lee (2003) and the academics were interviewed in or.....

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This study aimed to determine the status of implementation of Outcomes-based instruction as mode of instruction employed by the instructors in terms of practices and environment and its level of usefulness in terms of academic, attitude and instruction as perceived by the College of Education students of Ifugao State University Potia Campus. This study used a descriptive method of research. Based on the results, Outcomes-based instruction was implemented in terms of practices and environment. The respondents assessed that it was useful in terms of academic and instruction. On the other hand, it was very useful in terms of attitudes. Based from the findings, if outcomes-based instruction was implemented, it was also useful. This indicated that there was a significant relationship between the implementation and usefulness of OBE with the r-value 0.69. An action plan was presented to address the indicators which obtained the least weighted mean in each aspect. The researcher recommends th.....

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Mathematical reasoning is a modern learning media that is suitable for improving mathematical thinking. Problem Based Learning is one learning model that can help enhance reasoning. This article aims to design multimedia learning in the form of educational games to enhance students' mathematical reasoning. This research is a type of development research using the Multimedia Development Life Cycle model. The procedure includes six stages, namely concept, design, collecting materials, assembly, testing, and distribution while this research is limited to the design stage. The subjects of the study consisted of teachers and students class 8 of SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Kalasan. The research instruments were observation guides, interview guidelines, and documentation sheets. Observation guidelines are used to retrieve student characteristics data while interview guidelines are used to determine the characteristics of students from the teacher's perspective during the learning process and documenta.....

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Mathematical communication ability is one of the abilities that must be possessed by students in 21st century learning. Worksheets of students who have not yet integrated mathematical abilities will hinder the achievement of learning objectives. Problem based learning is a model that can improve mathematical communication skills. This study aims to design mathematics student worksheets of problem based learning models to improve mathematical communication skills. This research is a type of development research with the ADDIE model. This research focused on the design stage of ADDIE model. The subject of this study consisted of teachers and students of MTs Class VIII, Seleman, Indonesia. The instrument of data collection consists of observation guidelines, interview guidelines and documentation sheets. Observation guidelines are used for the characteristics of students' mathematical communication. The interview guide used to retrieve student characteristics data from the teacher's persp.....

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The revolution and development of technology have influenced the relationship among people, society, environment, and socio-economy. This issue plays a crucial role in prospering the quality of future grassroots of the nation on the term of values, attitudes, and moral development. Education is a tool that thrives and imparts value-based education, starting from early education. Therefore, to upbringing the aforementioned mission, we employ a phenomenological study to explore the perception and opinion among Design and Technology (DNT) teachers in embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) elements among primary school students. This study focuses on the teacher’s pedagogical approach in the classroom contexts and teachers’ readiness in the implementation of ESD, comprises of three main elements: environment, social, and economical. The formulated research question for this study is what teachers’ views are and how they perceive ESD as part of the subject. Qualitative .....

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Kajian  ini  bertujuan  membangunkan  koswer  pembelajaran,  LinProT  bagi  kursus Kaedah     Pengoptimuman    (KP)    sebagai    bahan    bantu    belajar    dan    menilai kebolehlaksanaannya   terhadap  pelajar.  Kaedah  yang  digunakan  ialah    reka  bentuk produk  dan  pembangunan   menggunakan  model  ADDIE.  Koswer  LinProT  yang dibangunkan    merangkumi    pakej    elemen     multimedia;    gambar    yang    diimbas menggunakan aplikasi  QR Code dan penggunaan  aplikasi   Augmented Reality dalam video-video      tutorial      berkaitan      dengan      KP.      Koswer       LinProT      diuji kebolehlaksanaannya  melalui  instrumen  soal  selidik  terhadap  65  orang  pelajar  yang dipilih   secara   rawak   daripada   sebuah   universiti   awam.   Data   soal    selidik   telah dianalisis menggunakan perisian SPSS 20.0. Analisis kajian menunjukkan respond.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan menganalisis hadis-hadis yang terdapat dalam Buku Teks KAFA JAKIM dan Buku Teks KSRA JAIS. Selain itu, kajian ini mengenal pasti metodologi penulisan hadis dalam buku-buku tersebut. Kajian ini turut mengenal pasti alternatif kepada hadis-hadis yang didapati bermasalah. Pendekatan kualitatif melalui kaedah analisis dokumen digunakan dalam kajian ini. Subjek kajian terdiri daripada 68 hadis yang telah disenaraikan daripada kedua-dua buku teks tersebut untuk dikenalpasti sanadnya melalui kaedah takhr?j al-?ad?th. Kaedah analisis dokumen digunakan untuk mendapatkan maklumat-maklumat berkaitan rangkaian perawi, komentar para ulama terhadap rangkaian tersebut dan komentar para ulama al-nuqq?d terhadap perawiperawinya. Seterusnya komentar-komentar para ulama dianalisis menggunakan kaedah ‘Ilm al-Rij?l. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa secara keseluruhan terdapat 29 hadis (43%) bermasalah daripada kedua-dua buku teks dari segi kesilapan nukilan, lemah dan tida.....

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